Construction Zone! 5 Books Your Child Will Want to DIG Into

Dig, Dogs Dig, by James Horvath
Dogs doing construction—does it get any funnier than that? Yes, yes, it does. Especially when they find something mysterious at the work site. And each time you read it this one, you’ll find another funny thing to laugh at in the illustrations. The perfect read for the child that loves to say, “again!” at the end of a great book.

Amelia Bedelia Under Construction, by Herman Parish, illustrated by Lynn Sweat
Amelia Bedelia is renovating her home and showing us all that construction work isn’t just for the boys! From new inventions, to her patented hilarious misunderstandings that help her learn along the way, Amelia brings the reader along on a hilarious journey into the worlds of demolition and remodeling.

The Construction Crew, by Lynn Meltzer, illustrated by Carrie Eko-Burgess
Will the construction be done in time for the family to move into their new home? Each page takes you one step closer to that answer. From demolishing an old building to creating a new house, readers are given a glimpse into the world of construction and design—with illustrations that appeal to the kid in all of us.

Roadwork, by Sally Sutton, illustrated by Brian Lovelock
From awesome sound effects to the step-by-step process, Roadwork shows the steps construction workers use to create the roads our cars, buses and trucks drive on every day. Rhymes, imagery and bright illustrations bring each page to life and make the reader feel like they are part of the street building team.

The Ultimate Construction Site Book, by Anne-Sophie Baumann, illustrated by Didier Balicevic
Let’s build a bridge. Or how about a ship? Or maybe even the tallest building in the city? The Ultimate Construction Site Book is filled with tabs to pull, doors to open, pages to lift–all exploring how to build amazing structures. An over-sized book filled with new ways to experience construction.
What are your favorite books about construction?